Ocular ischemic syndrome
Ocular Ischemic Syndrome
Ocular ischemic syndrome (pronunciation: ok-yuh-ler is-ke-mik sin-drohm) is a medical condition that occurs due to reduced blood flow to the eye.
Etymology
The term "Ocular" is derived from the Latin word "Oculus" meaning eye, and "Ischemic" is derived from the Greek word "Iskhēmos" meaning suppressing blood. The term "Syndrome" is also derived from the Greek word "Syndromē" meaning concurrence.
Definition
Ocular ischemic syndrome is a rare condition characterized by a reduction in the blood flow to the eye, typically caused by carotid artery occlusion or stenosis. This can lead to vision loss and other serious complications.
Symptoms
Symptoms of ocular ischemic syndrome may include blurred vision, eye pain, floaters, and vision loss. In severe cases, it can lead to neovascular glaucoma, a severe form of glaucoma.
Causes
The primary cause of ocular ischemic syndrome is carotid artery disease. Other potential causes include atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of ocular ischemic syndrome typically involves a comprehensive eye examination, including visual acuity test, slit lamp examination, and fundus examination. Additional tests such as fluorescein angiography, optical coherence tomography, and carotid artery ultrasound may also be performed.
Treatment
Treatment for ocular ischemic syndrome primarily involves addressing the underlying cause, such as improving blood flow to the eye. This may involve surgery, medication, or other treatments as appropriate.
Related Terms
- Carotid artery disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Heart disease
- Visual acuity test
- Slit lamp examination
- Fundus examination
- Fluorescein angiography
- Optical coherence tomography
- Carotid artery ultrasound
- Neovascular glaucoma
- Glaucoma
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ocular ischemic syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Ocular ischemic syndrome
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